Nail Enhancement Techniques Quiz

Use long strokes with light pressure to avoid damage and ensure a smooth finish.

Primer is applied after the nail tips are adhered to the natural nail to promote adhesion of the acrylic.

Acrylics and gels are the two primary artificial nail systems used in the industry.

A waterless manicure is performed to minimize moisture and oil, ensuring better adhesion of the artificial nails.

Two-color acrylic applications typically require maintenance every four weeks due to the noticeable growth at the cuticle area.

Catalysts in liquid monomer quicken the polymerization process, allowing the acrylic to harden faster.

Oligomers are the primary building blocks of gel nail products, forming long chains when cured under UV or LED light.

A nail tip that is too small can cause stress and cracks in the tip and natural nail.

Polymers are infused with pigments to give artificial nails their color and desired look.

A nail wrap involves applying fabric (silk, linen, or fiberglass) to the nail plate with resin to add strength.

During a two-color acrylic application, the white acrylic is usually applied to Zone 1 to create the smile line in a French manicure style.

Methacrylic acid can be found in acrylic primer to help etch the nail surface and improve adhesion.

A nail tip should cover no more than half of the natural nail plate to allow for a balanced and natural-looking enhancement.

Polymer powder is mixed with a liquid monomer to create the acrylic mixture used to form an artificial nail.

The natural nail must be free of oil and debris to ensure proper adhesion of artificial nails.

A primer ensures proper adhesion by bonding the acrylic product to the natural nail.

A gel with high viscosity is thick and ideal for sculpting nails because it holds its shape during the application process.

Artificial nail product remover contains acetone, a solvent that breaks down and dissolves acrylic and gel.

Use a file that is 180-grit or higher to shape and blend nail tips smoothly without damaging the natural nail.

Sculptured nail services need forms that act as guides for shaping and extending the nail using acrylic or gel.